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I remember my flatheads using a quart of oil about every 1000 miles. That was over 60 years ago, and pretty normal.
The black Studebaker coupe (168 B/G), belonged to R.D. Thomas. He mentioned that he used to run it at a strip in Childress, Texas. It had a 301...
Check your PM's. I may have what you want.
In my experience, an X-pipe quietens the exhaust note. It also makes the droning sound go away. If you drive long distances, it makes the...
Many cars of the 40's and 50's had (paint) wood grained dashes. You can even do it yourself....
Looks like a 1962 Chevy to me.
Have you checked to be sure that your rocker arms are oiling?
Today's spark plugs don't like fuel with lead. If you use a higher octane fuel or booster, I would change plugs first thing.
Yes, you can. But, no, you shouldn't. The transmission absolutely will not survive the power of those engines! I replaced 5 transmissions with...
That's too pretty to paint!
All that I ever saw break, were on the 57's. And all of those were on the passenger side.
Like Sgt. Schultz said, "I see nothing!"
I used a 65 Chevy Impala tank and mounted under the bed, using original straps and 1/4" X 2" straps welded to top of frame. It had plenty of...
@39WILLZ Is there any progress to report? Looking forward to seeing the finished car!
I gave $50 for a flathead intake to be able to use a 2GC carburetor. Condition will dictate price.
They look like mine.
Originally, the rear of the body was supported by the bumper brackets. If it needs more support, you might fabricate something. And, the 32 shell...
Does the small one open the hood latch?
56-57 Ford steering wheels fit and look good.
The best I can remember, the card board bends so that it covers the deep wells from behind wheel tub to the taillight area. It protected the...
Dang! How do you find them that fast?
Original paint was Ford diamond lustre enamel, new for 62.
Thanks for taking the time to post. It's never too late to enjoy pictures of great cars!
Run tailpipes out the back. You can buy mandrel bent turns and do it yourself if no one near can do 4" mandrel bends. Or, try a second muffler.
Made to cover flathead. They were cast specifically for flatheads, not modified to fit.
The filings in your distributor look like the rotor may have been hitting your cap contacts.
Try a paint pen, it's fast and easy. Just about perfect for indented lines, and lasts well.
That is what they put in place of your license plate when they did a feature on your car.
PM'd you!
Pictures always help to identify.
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